Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:59 am Post subject: The Move We Did Not Make This Offseason

The Dolphins have been very active this offseason. The team signed a lot of free agents. Miami was active on draft day with trades. We still have cap space and still may do a few more moves. However, was there a move we failed to do that you would have liked Miami to have made?_________________

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It could still happen, but I want somebody with experience to backup Lamar. I'm a huge U fan, so I love him as a RB, but you can never have too many good backs. I fully expect Gillislee to get second string reps. Daniel Thomas always seems to be banged up and runs straight up and down. That all being said, I think Lamar Miller will rush for over 1,000 yards and get double digit TDs combined._________________

I really wanted to see Miami cough up a draft pick and sign Ravens RFA TE Dennis Pitta. He's going to absolutely take off, more than he did last year._________________-Proud 2011 Inductee to FF's Miami Dolphins RoH

There were multiple players I wished we had gone after, but mostly I would have liked to have seen competition brought in for the LT position that was likely to push Jonathan Martin, there are others, but that is the one that sticks out to me as the single most important._________________"22 players are involved in every football play. To value precisely the activity of one of them, it is first necessary to account for the actions of the other 21"

Like most seem to be saying, Putting all our eggs in Martins basket is going to be a make or break decision. I would have preferred to have brought in a quality LT to compete with him._________________

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Like a lot of you, I wanted some assurance at the LT spot but I understand the Fins take. At some point you have to rely on your past draft picks. While Brandon Albert is an upgrade over Jonathan Martin, it would would not have beneficial to the team because Martin is a better LT than RT. I love the Tyson Clabo pickup. I am just keeping my fingers crossed everyone can just remain healthy._________________"Yesterday Is History, Tomorrow Is A Mystery, And Today Is A Gift. That Is Why It Is Called The Present.""
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I see a lot of people say vague responses. Who specifically would you like to have seen us draft or bring in to compete at LT? Would you like to have seen us take Johnson at the top of the first round? Or was there a FA you wanted to see us grab?_________________

There weren't alot of UFA Linebackers available. In contrast, the Cornerback Market was the deepest it's been in years. It forced the contracts these guys signed down significantly. Rather than addressing Cornerback in Round 2 w/ Jamar Taylor, I would've used 1 2nd Rounder to add a Linebacker.

In terms of Tight End, pass on Dustin Keller altogether. Injuries & not a quality blocker. One year stop gap. I would've done all in my Power to land Gavin Escobar, who I feel will be a star.

My goal entering the draft would've been to come away with a Left Tackle, Gavin Escobar or a Linebacker. I wold've completely avoided overpaying for Wheeler & Ellerbe. Their combined resource commitment would sign Paul Kruger, a Starting Caliber Cornerback & left money to add depth at Defensive Tackle._________________I'm The guy who got shunned on FFs for arguing J.J. Watt should be selected 1st Overall in the 2011 Draft. I also thought Gabe Carimi would be a Perennial Pro Bowler. Live & Learn

There weren't alot of UFA Linebackers available. In contrast, the Cornerback Market was the deepest it's been in years. It forced the contracts these guys signed down significantly. Rather than addressing Cornerback in Round 2 w/ Jamar Taylor, I would've used 1 2nd Rounder to add a Linebacker.

In terms of Tight End, pass on Dustin Keller altogether. Injuries & not a quality blocker. One year stop gap. I would've done all in my Power to land Gavin Escobar, who I feel will be a star.

My goal entering the draft would've been to come away with a Left Tackle, Gavin Escobar or a Linebacker. I wold've completely avoided overpaying for Wheeler & Ellerbe. Their combined resource commitment would sign Paul Kruger, a Starting Caliber Cornerback & left money to add depth at Defensive Tackle.

I'm confused. If you would have not signed Wheeler or Ellerbe, but kept one or both of Burnett and Dansby, and your reasoning is cost...you do know the Dolphins saved 10 million this year vs. keeping them, right? And I'm pretty sure they did sign a starting caliber cornerback and depth at defensive tackle?